I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 455 Negotiating with Chairman Liu, do you want to be the lord of the four states?

Afterwards, Dong Zhuo ordered people to remove the sword and axemen, and at the same time, he also carried away the cauldron from the commander's tent, and ordered people to show Sun Gan a seat.

In Dong Zhuo's view, since Sun Gan cannot be coerced by killing people, there is no need to continue to entangle him too much on this point.

It's better to hurry up and talk about the business.

Later, Dong Zhuo and Sun Qian talked about the previous battle, Dong Zhuo sighed:

"In the past, Lu Bu and Niu Fu fought with De Ran without authorization. This was not the meaning of the old man. After the two of him were defeated, De Ran was in full swing, and he had the meaning of occupying Sizhou. The five counties in Sizhou were the first barrier in Changan in the east. Guo Yan led his soldiers day and night to attack Liu Deran's camp. "

"It's not that the old man has personal grievances with Liu Deran, it's really for the country."

Dong Zhuo's words are of course nonsense, how could he be doing it for the country?

However, since Xiangguo said so, you should listen to it for such a reason.

Sun Ganyan said: "The previous incidents are indeed a misunderstanding. My General Zuo came here without any intention of plotting to govern the state. He just devoted himself to being loyal to the country, wanted to serve the country, and drove the usurpers out of the important place in Gyeonggi. With this heart, the world can learn from the sun and the moon!"

Seeing Sun Qian's words, Dong Zhuo said solemnly: "Oh, it's the old man who misunderstood De Ran."

Sun Qian cupped his hands and said, "Before General Zuo sent his last official here, he said that if Xiangguo agrees to meet, he would like to invite Xiangguo to hold a banquet at noon three days later by the bank of Luoshui, and have a drink with Xiangguo. At that time, Xiangguo and General Zuo will each bring five people with them, and they will discuss and negotiate with each other. I don't know what Xiangguo wants?"

Dong Zhuo said very straightforwardly: "Okay, just tell Deran that after three days, the old man will be happy to attend the appointment!"

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Three days later, Liu Jian led three thousand cavalry to the bank of Luoshui.

He set up two tables beside Luoshui, each with six tripod utensils, and then ordered the soldiers of the three armies to retreat a hundred steps. He himself only brought Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and Xia Houlan to wait for Dong Zhuo here.

Although it is winter, Luoshui has never frozen, and the water volume has increased unabated, making it even more expansive than in autumn.

Although Liu Jian was protected by five generals and warriors, under the strong request of all the generals, he still put on the strongest armor and put on a hood.

In this way, ordinary weapons and plots are no problem for Liu Jian, and with the five warriors at his side, even if Dong Zhuo has any crooked thoughts, it will be futile.

"Look, brother, Dong Zhuo is here!"

Liu Jian looked up, but saw Dong Zhuo's soldiers and horses stepping on the ice and snow, not far from where Liu Jian was.

After observing the surroundings and confirming that Liu Jian was not in ambush, Dong Zhuo left his soldiers and horses behind, while he himself came towards Liu Jian with five generals.

Dong Zhuo was also in fine armor, and behind him were Hu Zhen, Fan Chou, Hua Xiong, Lu Bu, and Zhang Ji.

Huang Zhong glanced back and forth at the five people behind Dong Zhuo, and said in a low voice: "There are only five people, although they can't win all, but as long as the Lord is willing, we are still [-]% sure to kill Dong Zhuo."

Liu Jian said with a smile: "I know the abilities of all kings, but I am not interested in Dong Zhuo's life."

Not long after, Dong Zhuo led the five people to Liu Jian.

The five generals following Dong Zhuo were all high-spirited and full of momentum at this time. Only Lu Bu stood at the end of the crowd, lowered his head, and did not look at Liu Jian, Zhang Fei and others. Obviously, after this defeat, he was reprimanded by Dong Zhuo a lot. Presumably his status has plummeted after this battle.

However, although Dong Zhuo punished Lu Bu heavily, he was still able to be among the five accompanying Liu Jian when he came here this time, which shows that Dong Zhuo still attaches great importance to Lu Bu.

It seems that no matter what, Dong Zhuo will not give up on Lu Bu!

Not only because of Lu Bu's bravery and military ability, but also because of his extremely special status in Dong Zhuo's army.

Dong Zhuo sat down at the table opposite Liu Jian, and looked at Liu Jian proudly for a while.

"I haven't seen you for a few years. The kid who used to hang around Yuan Ji and was willing to be a fool for him has now become a hero. The world is really changing!"

Zhang Fei, Yan Liang, Xia Houlan and others were furious when they heard the words.

When Liu Jian was in the capital, although he was Yuan Ji's friend in name, in the eyes of many people, he was the younger brother who was called around by Yuan Ji.

Today, Dong Zhuo called Liu Jian a nasty horse, which is a great way to ridicule him.

How can Zhang Fei, Yan Liang and others not be angry?
However, Liu Jian had already talked to them in advance, except that Dong Zhuo really wanted to fight him if he overestimated his own strength, and if it was just a verbal dispute, the five accompanying people were not allowed to pick up on each other's words.

Liu Jian was not angry when he heard Dong Zhuo's words.

He just stretched out his hand to feel the temperature of the pot of tea being boiled on the nearby stove, without even looking at Dong Zhuo, he replied slowly:
"Times have changed and people have changed. In the past, Xiangguo was no more than an old housekeeper dog who lost his teeth in Yuan Taifu's house. He could also eat back at his master. Why can't someone Liu come out?"

Speaking of this, Liu Jian looked at Dong Zhuo with a smile, and added: "Does Xiangguo still remember the broken chapters of "Meng Shi Yi"?"

All of a sudden, the lungs of the generals of the Xiliang Army almost exploded.

Liu Jian just now not only compared Dong Zhuo to a toothless old dog guarding Yuan Kai's door, but also brought up the old story that Yuan Kai used "Meng Shi Yi" out of chapters to ridicule Dong Zhuo as an uneducated person.

It can be said that this is Dong Zhuo's sore spot, the sore spot of his life!

Liu Jian treated Yuan Ji as his younger brother, at least Yuan Ji regarded Liu Jian as his own.

But Dong Zhuo treated Yuan Wei as a younger brother, but Yuan Kai treated Dong Zhuo as a dog.

Compare the two and judge!
Hua Xiong had the most violent temper, and said angrily, "Presumptuous!"

Wen Chou shouted, "Bold!"

Liu Jian looked at Hua Xiong with a smile: "Lieutenant Huadu, long time no see. The prison car that the general used to ride in is still on display in my city of Ye. I wonder when the general will find time to sit in it again?"

"you you……"

Hua Xiong gritted his teeth angrily, wishing he could chop Liu Jian alive.

The problem is, he never had the chance.

Although Hua Xiong was fierce, he still couldn't get on the stage when facing the five people around Liu Jian.

"Oh~!"

Dong Zhuo sighed, and said helplessly, "Deran, I haven't seen you for many years, so you can't let me say a few words? After all, I am also a prime minister and your elder!"

Liu Jian lifted the teapot, poured two cups of tea soup into the cup, and then asked Xia Houlan to bring one to Dong Zhuo.

"Xiangguo, Mr. Liu has been in Jizhou for these years, and he is used to being alone and comfortable, and he can't stand a little bit of embarrassment. Just now, his words collided. Don't blame Xiangguo."

After that, he smiled and held up the tea pot.

Dong Zhuo also raised the water scorpion in his hand, and gave a slight gesture to Liu Jian.

The two drank it together.

Afterwards, Dong Zhuo wiped his mouth and looked at the five heroes behind Liu Jian.

"Deran's strong generals are like clouds, why don't you introduce me to the old man?"

Starting with Zhang Fei, Liu Jian introduced Dong Zhuo in turn.

In fact, Dong Zhuo had seen some of these people before, but at this time, Liu Jian deliberately asked Liu Jian to introduce them again, which had some deep meaning.

"Okay, I've heard about the great generals in Hebei for a long time, and I saw them today, they are indeed outstanding among men. It's a pity that they are officials in the local area, but they can't enter the court to share the worries of the emperor!"

"If the Son of Heaven issues an edict to call all virtuous men into Beijing as generals to assist the prime minister in government, would you be willing?"

Seeing Dong Zhuo digging a corner in front of him, Liu Jian couldn't help laughing.

Huang Zhong cupped his hands at Dong Zhuo and said, "A certain level of meritorious deeds are established following General Zuo, just like the branches on the big tree in the sky, although they stand tall and proud and shaded green, but once they are separated from the main trunk, they can only fall leaves and wither. In the end, they can only be the firewood burning branches, and the position in the court. It is not for me and others with shallow morals. Don't blame the Prime Minister!"

Dong Zhuo sighed with emotion, and then looked at Liu Jian: "Deran, everyone under your tent is so loyal and loyal, this old man is really envious!"

Liu Jian waved his hand, pointing to the five generals behind Dong Zhuo: "The heroes behind Xiangguo are all famous in the world, and they are far stronger than my people in Hebei. How can they be compared with the few under Xiangguo's command?"

Dong Zhuo also laughed when he heard the words, but Liu Jian could tell that there was a bit of bitterness in his smile.

After laughing, Dong Zhuo ordered Hu Zhen to deliver the teacup to the other party, and after Liu Jian filled it up for Dong Zhuo, he took it back.

"It's delicious. I'm getting older and I don't like drinking anymore... It's a different taste to drink what you cooked."

"The tea I make in Hebei is not high-end, but it is better than drinking alcohol. Xiangguo is over sixty years old. Drink more tea and less alcohol."

Dong Zhuoqi asked, "Why?"

Liu Jian said with a smile: "Drinking wine needs to be hearty, and drinking tea should be light and elegant. Tea leaves are born from the aura of heaven and earth. Drinking it with heart can make people sober and peaceful, and they will not be distracted...Compared with the strongness of wine, tea is precisely because of its elegance.

"Xiangguo is over sixty, drink less alcohol, drink more tea, and cleanse your soul!"

Dong Zhuo snorted and said, "Are you laughing at the old man's dirty soul?"

"Don't dare, with a position like you and me, who has the right to laugh at anyone?"

Dong Zhuo laughed in satisfaction when he heard this.

"Deran, do you know what the old man likes most about you?"

"President Xiangguo, please?"

"I just like your non-deception! It's much better than those self-proclaimed, fame-seeking people!"

Liu Jian put down the teacup with a smile, and said, "Since Xiangguo likes my honesty, then Liu Jian will not cheat with Xiangguo, let's talk about the truth."

"Okay! The old man is all ears, the old man wants to see you and ask the old man what he wants!"

Liu Jianyan said: "The battle of Sizhou has been fought so far. As long as I think about it, I will be able to control the five prefectures of Luoyang sooner or later. Even you, Xiangguo, may not be able to stop it, can you?"

When Dong Zhuo heard this, his complexion immediately became gloomy.

"What do you mean?"

"Don't worry, Xiangguo, Sizhou belongs to the imperial court. Liu Jian said that I came here this time only to drive out the rebellion for the imperial court, and I have absolutely no intention of getting involved in Sizhou!"

Dong Zhuo understood what Liu Jian said, and said, "Where is the place that Liu Deran wants to get your hands on?"

Liu Jian cupped his hands and said: "The border counties of Bingzhou have been plagued by wars all the year round, and no one is good at guarding them. The Xiongnu in the territory refuse to obey discipline, and there are foreign tribes who harass them all the year round. Liu Jian wants to relieve the court's worries."

Dong Zhuo frowned: "Bingzhou?"

"Correct."

"Hehe, haha, hahaha... Ji, Qing, Bing, You, you want to occupy all the four states, and you want to be the lord of those four states? The overlord of Hebei!?"

(End of this chapter)